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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1955

Page

10

Bulldogs Hit Hard Test As Jackson Clashes Start Season

The Athens Bulldogs open the season with a tough road test at Jackson against the Ironmen led by McAfee and with players Wade Russell and Snyder contributing on both ends. Nelsonville faces a challenging Friday as top teams loom and Gallipolis, Logan, and others travel to nearby towns in a crowded matchup slate.

Nelsonville Greyhounds Athens Bulldogs Taekwon Gallipolis Gray Bulldogs Gams Charlie Mateo Jackson Ironmen Polson Miller Mite Sais Hyder Ciule McA‘ee Wen Wade Marietta Lar- Snyder Nelsonville Mafee Larry Russell Jim Lee Athens Wade Jim Rutkoski Soo Russell Snyder Wen ‘Wade Tek McAfee Logan Pomeroy Midport Wellston Elewhere Glouster New Concord Salem Liberty Belpre Oak Hill Coaston Racine Rutland Hamden

Browns Soon T From Military Service

Unclear remnants mention a former Kansas State man and Loyola, Louisiana. Fragmentary lines reference military service and names, but details are unreadable.

Browns Soon T Kansas Loyola Hentty Sa Beaton

Pro Bowl East and West squads announced for 1960 game

Eastern team selected by Paul J Sehlaner features seven Browns and Redskins players along with five Giants and four from Eagles Cards and Steelers. West squad to be announced Thursday with Pete Pihor Low Grows Emien Tunnell among repeat honorees. Coaches are Joe Kuharich for the East and Sid Gillman for the West.

Cleveland Browns Washington Redskins Paul J. Sehlaner Browns Redskins New York Giants Philadelphia Eagles Chicago Cards Burgh Steelers Pete Pihor Philadelphia Low Grows Cleveland Emien Tunnell New York Adrian Burk Eagles Kyle Rote Giants Norman Willey Ernie Stautner Steelers Charles Drazenovich Ray Matthews Joseph Scuedero Ins Ken Konz Johnny Olszewski Joe Kuharich Washington Sid Gill Los Angeles

Ohio Teams Launch Big Cage Card

Ohio college basketball teams launch a major campaign ahead of the March 5 finals. The Buckeyes will play 543 games with 256 against out of state opponents across 17 states, Canada, and the District of Columbia.

Ohio Columbus Onio Buckeye Ohio State Mincnesota Ono Buck- 1 Eye Canada District of Cor Tumble New Press Len Buckeyes Basketpall Ftoor Vail James

College Scores From A Fragmented Page

Ohio State 89 Oklahoma 68. Southern Methodist 18 Wiscon 62 St. Louis 86 Indiana 75. Wichita 71 Nebraska 46 Drake 70 Kansas State 64. Western 68 Creighton 57 Omaha University 62 South Dakota 63. Michigan 84 Fort Im stitute 38 Moorhead Teachers 71 North Dini Wesleyan 61 63 Western On Michigan Normal 60 Hillsdale College 4 Boston College 15 Rhode Island 72 New York University 95 Kings Point 78 Providence 16 Tufts 85 Kentucky 71 DePaul 69 Wake Forest 82 Virginia 69 Mississippi 5 Arkansas Stat

Ohio State Oklahoma Southern Methodist Wisconsn St. Louis Indiana Wichita Kentucky DePaul Wake Forest Virginia Mississippi Arkansas

College score fragment roundup from irregular list

Scores show Berea 71 over Union 70 and Rice 45 for LSU 60 over Oklahoma AGM. Baylor 48 and Texas A M 85 and Tulane 66 Colorado 60 show multiple results. Transcription includes errors and stray digits.

Moore Leads Bobcats Against Marietta In Ohio U Tilt

Fred Moore known as Dirt leads Ohio University in scoring with a 20 point per game average as the Bobcats seek a third straight win against Marietta. The 6-4 forward from Waverly is pacing OU with 327 points last season and strong defense praised by coach Jim Snyder. Marietta counters with veterans Nick Dan Don McCool and Emil Marenchin along with George Cowell and Bill Frischemeier as they visit Athens after beating West Virginia Weseyan Rio Grande and Oberlin this season.

Fred Moore Ohio University Bobcats Marietta Moore Waverly Ohio Jim Snyder Bob Evans Evans Mwn Dick Garrison Garrison Cotty Griesheimer Harry Weinbrecht Steubenville College Pioneers Invaders Nick Dan Don McCool Emil Marenchin George Cowell Bill Frischemeier West Virginia Weseyan Rio Grande Oberlin Morris Harvey Ohio Wesleyan

New York Yankees Schedule Set for May Home Games

The Yankees announce a six night home schedule starting May 14 and 15. Five night games will feature Boston, with Detroit, Kansas City, Baltimore, and Washington also on the slate. Two more games are set against Chicago White Sox at home.

New York Yankees Boston Detroit Kansas City Baltimore Washington Chicago

Charley Trippl Retires as Player and Joins Staff

Charley Trippt 33 a former All American halfback and Chicago Cardinal star for five years retired as an active player Monday and was named an assistant coach Trippl a Georgia football great accumulated 3510 yards from scrimmage and scored 37 touchdowns to set two Cardinal records He will also serve as a talent scout and remain with the team in a new role

Charley Trippt Chicago Cardinal Trippl Georgia Tripp

Featherweight Champ Stops Dave Gallard in Non-Title Bout

Featherweight champion Sandy Saditer halted Dave Gallardo in a non-title fight on Monday. The Los Angeles fighter did not answer the bell for the Tth round of the scheduled 10, recorded as a TKO in the sixth after two eight counts and successive left hooks to head and body.

Sandy Sad Iter Dave Gallardo Los Angeles New York Gallardo

Ring Giant Quits Ring After Saying He Hates Hurting Others

South African heavyweight Potgieter, weighing 325 pounds with a 15 1/2 inch fist, has decided to retire after posting nine victories and one draw in 18 months of fighting, citing a dislike for causing pain to opponents.

Lonvon Ngnter Eiwart Potgieter

Mohawks Gain Two Games In IHL Title Chase

Cincinnati Mohawks move two games closer to league leaders Troy Bruins in the International Hockey League race. Rory McLenahar predicts a close fight to the wire as Cincinnati climbs to 13 victories in 36 contests after a 4-4 stretch and a 3-0 shutout by Bill Tibbs over Toledo Marion.

Associated Press Rory McLenahar Cincinnati Mohawks Troy Bruins Mohawks Bruins Bill Tibbs Troy Mercurys Grand Ra Fort Wayne Grand Rapids Toledo-Marion

Gallipolis Blue Devils Schedule Remaining Games

Gallipolis Blue Devils have 16 games left in the schedule. The remainder includes Dec 20 at Huntington, Jan ? at Middleport, Jan ? at Nelsonville, Jan 13 at Jackson, and Jan 20 at Wellston.

Rookie Paces Bears Rally In Chicago Upset

Chicago Bear Rick Casares, a Florida alumnus, ran for 672 yards on 125 carries this season, the best rushing total by a Bears back since Bill Osmanski in 1940. He averaged 5.4 yards per carry and led Chicago in a strong ground attack.

Chicago Oveonse Fullack Rick Casares Chicago Bears Bill Osmanski Casares University of Florida

Detroit Bowlers Lead Prelims in All Star Tourney

Detroit bowler Eddie Lubanski led the men with a 6 game 1242 and a 3904 total to top the prelims, edging Tom Hennessey by 78 pins. Dolores Wroblewski clung to the top spot among women with 2348 as Doris Porter rose to second with 2314.

Lannue Detroit Dolores Wroblewski Eddie Lubenski Lubanski Tom Hennessey Miss Wroblewski Doris "Porter Los Angeles Ray Bluth Brantwood

Pan-Am Tilts Need Stadium for 1998 Games

Officials estimate a stadium cost near three billion dollars to host Pan Am events in 1998. Plans include a 900 metre track venue and 8 to 10 event areas with potential upgrades. Cleveland officials and Duke football notes reference upcoming city and college site considerations for the games.

Radi" Pianegan Finnegan Western Curtis Lee Smith Irector Gentral Cleveland Board of Education Ted Duke University Blue Devils University of the Southern California

No Baskets No Pep Talk Helps Indians Win

University coach Jack Cotton kept his South Dakota Minnesota team on the floor during halftime, forcing extra work at the free throw line after a 30 to 22 deficit. The Indians then shot well in the second half, hitting 6 of 18 free throws and beating South Dakota 62 to 53.

Omana omana_University Jack Cotton South Dakota Indians Cotton

Wahama Falcons Hold Off Wildcats In Close Win

Wahama earned a hard fought 63 to 65 victory at Wahama Gym over the Cheshire Wildcats. Joe Ford led with 28 points, Jimmy Roush 18, Roscoe Sprouse sparked the rally as coach Heath Sayre’s cagers survived late threats from Bob Waugh and Walter Taylor. Halftime stood 32-25, with Wahama up 45-96 late in the third before finishing ahead.

Amen White Falcons Cheshire Wildcats Wahamia Gymnasium Falcons Fins Joe Ford Jimmy Roush Roscoe Sprouse Heath Sayre Bob Waugh Walter Taylor Wildcats Swan Wahama Che Shire Wanama Randywile Enna

Marquette Next For No. 1 Team

The AP poll ranks San Francisco as the top team with 60 first-place votes and 910 points, followed by North Carolina State at No. 2 with 640 points. Kentucky falls to No. 12 after a loss, while Temple rises to No. 1 in the second tier. The piece notes strong pitching leaders and historic seasons across major leagues.

Associated Press University of San Francisco Dons San Francisco Land North Carolina State Wolfpack U.S. State Kenucky Kentucky Temple New York Robin Rath Philadelphia Moatsar Dore Moe Chicago Marquette Duane DePaul Utah Arizona Alabama Dagueme Dayton Bright Young Vanderbilt San Francsco U. S. State Viah Duquesne Brigham Young Holy Cross George Washington Cincinnati West Virginia North Carolina St. Louis Joe Nuxhall Paw Jack Meyer Phillies Mont Brooklyn Clem Labine Sie

Pettit of Hawks Tops NBA Scoring

NEW YORK UM Bob Pettit of the St. Louis Hawks leads the NBA scoring race with 415 points in 17 games for a 24.4 average. Clyde Lovellette of Minneapolis is second with 386 points and a 21.4 average. Neil Johnston of Philadelphia 379 points and 22.3 average follows, then Paul Arizin of the Warriors with 376 and Ed Macauley of Boston with 331. Dolph Schayes of the Syracuse Nationals is the leading free throw shooter with 117 makes in 130 attempts for a 90.0 percent rate.

Dolph Schayes Syracuse Nats

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